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December 2012 www.WildhorseCommunity.com Volume IV, Issue XII

Official Publication of the Wildhorse Homeowners Association

From the BoardFarewell to Emmanuel

The Board of Directors would like to thank Emmanuel Beauchef for his service to the Wildhorse community as a director for the past year as he originally stepped in to complete another board member’s term. Emmanuel, who was-elected for a 1 year term at our last annual meeting, has had to step down due to other obligations. During Emmanuel’s tenure on the board, he has led in improving administrative procedures related to managing the handyman, contracts, and other vendors. Emmanuel, thank you for your service and sense of humor, we wish you all the best with your future endeavors.

Best Decorated House for the

Holidays ContestThe Social Committee is sponsoring a best decorated house

contest for the holidays. You may enter your own house or a neighbors into the contest by emailing the address of the house to [email protected]. The judging will take place from Sunday, November 25, 2012 through Sunday December 30, 2012. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Judges will be members of the Social Committee who do not have submissions in the contest.

The Board of Directors has approved the continuation of the annual incentive which has been offered in previous years. All accounts paid in full for the year of 2013 will be eligible to participate in the drawing. In order to qualify, the entire balance for the year (not quarterly) must be paid by March 31st of 2013. This would require a payment of $300.00 in full (if you are current on your account). Your statement may vary depending on your existing balance.

Please note that the first quarter assessments are still due January 1st but paying quarters 2, 3, and 4 by March 31st will make you eligible to participate in the drawing.

There will be 10 gift cards valued at $50.00 each provided to 10

lucky members of our community as a measure of appreciation. Again, remember that in order to be eligible you must pay the entire

balance no later than March 31, 2013. Payments may be made by check or credit card by visiting www.spectrumam.com.

If you have not already registered, this will be required in order to complete your payment. You may also access your account, governing documents, minutes from meetings and budgets as well.

Thank you in advance for making our community a great place to live!

Sincerely, Wildhorse Board of Directors

Wildhorse Homeowners Associaton Inc.MEMORANDUM

To: WILDHORSE HOMEOWNERS From: WILDHORSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2013 ANNUAL DUES DISCOUNT

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HOA BoardChris Winnier ......................................................... PresidentEnrique Yanes ...................................................Vice PresidentEmmanuel Beauchef .................................... Member at LargeGerardo Gtierrez ......................................... Member at LargeJennifer Winslow ......................................... Member at Large

To contact the board, email: [email protected] ............................ Communications Committee Chair

[email protected] ................................................ Pool Committee Chair

[email protected] McClure ......................Public Works Committee Chair

[email protected] Black .........................................Recreation Committee [email protected] Garcia ...................................Safety Committee Chair

www.wildhorsecommunity.comSuzanne Patrick & Courtney Hanes Social Committee Chairs

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Bexar Co. Public Works ....................................210.465.4528 ..................................................... (shredding, graffiti, etc.)Bexar Co. Sign Dept. .......................................210.465.0536 .......................................... (report damaged/missing signs)CPS ..................................................................210.353.4357 .................................................. (report street light outage)Sheriff - Non-Emergency ..................................210.335.6000Spectrum Mgmt. Association ...........................210.494.0659

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Best Decorated House for the Holidays Contest

The Social Committee is sponsoring a best decorated house contest for the holidays. You may enter your own house or a neighbor into the contest by emailing the address of the house to [email protected]. The judging will take place from Sunday, November 25, 2012 through Sunday December 30, 2012. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Judges will be members of the Social Committee who do not have submissions in the contest.

Wildhorse Holiday PartySaturday, December 1st, 2012

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Two Step Restaurant and Cantina 9840 West Loop 1604 N, at the Corner of Braun Rd and Loop 1604 in the parking lot of the Braun Pointe Shopping Center.

Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages sponsored by the Wildhorse Social Committee. Please bring a can of food to be donated to the San Antonio Food Bank

Save the Date for a Morning with SantaDecember 8, 2012 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Phoenix Children’s Academy, 10014 Wildhorse Parkway

This is a great opportunity to have your photo taken with Santa. There will be some light refreshments and kids’ activities. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, please bring an unwrapped toy with you to the event. More details regarding signing up for time slots for photos will be sent via email closer to the event.

If you have questions please email us at [email protected].


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